Technology Integration Project Manager

Status: Contract.This position is a contract role.Why are we hiring for a Technology Integration PM?The Technology Integration Project Manager leads the seamless technology integration of business growth within our fast-growing life sciences software business.This role will orchestrate complex, cross-functional projects covering both corporate IT and product technology, ensuring smooth onboarding of systems, people, and assets into our organisation.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing multiple acquisitions or complex integration programmes, with a deep understanding of IT operations, software product infrastructure, and M&A integration practices in regulated and data-sensitive environments.Who's Instem?Well, we're a global provider of bespoke industry-leading software solutions and services, which facilitate the pre-clinical, and clinical phases of the drug discovery process. We have over fifteen products in our portfolio, used by over 700 pharmaceutical clients
(including all the top 20!)What's the culture/environment like? For a global business of over 350 staff, we very much have a family feel. You'll be part of a friendly, communal, solution based, flexible environment, where you'll feel empowered, valued and accountable. We'll invest in you as a person and encourage you to take part in companywide workshops for wellbeing, mental health, critical conversations, and strengths .What are you responsible for?Acquisition Integration Planning & Executiono Develop comprehensive integration plans for each acquisition, including timelines, resource requirements, dependencies, and milestones.
o Coordinate and manage multiple concurrent integrations, each involving distinct workstreams (e.g., IT onboarding, product technology transfer, security).
o Serve as the central point of contact for technology integration across internal and acquired teams.Corporate IT Onboardingo Plan and execute the migration of users to corporate systems (e.g., identity management, collaboration tools, endpoint management).
o Oversee provisioning and deployment of end-user devices, applying corporate standards and security baselines.
o Manage the migration and consolidation of corporate data (e.g., email, file storage, intranet content, knowledge bases).
o Ensure effective user training, change management and communication to acquired staff.Product & IP Asset Integrationo Identify and manage the migration of software source code, pipelines, documentation, and technical IP into the acquirer's repositories and development toolchains
o Ensure IP inventories are complete and that appropriate licensing and ownership transfers are achieved.
o Coordinate with Product Engineering, Platform Engineering and Legal/GRC to ensure compliance and readiness for future development and support.SaaS and Infrastructure Takeovero Lead the secure transition of SaaS environments, hosted infrastructure and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure), and CI/CD pipelines into the acquirer's control.
o Perform due diligence and implement remediation where security, cost, or operational maturity fall below corporate standards.
o Plan and manage the deployment of standard operating models (e.g., IAM, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management) to acquired environments.
o Rationalisation and Optimisation
o Identify opportunities to reduce duplication across acquired and existing technology stacks, including software, infrastructure, vendors, and contracts.
o Coordinate the decommissioning or consolidation of redundant systems and services post-integration.Governance & Risk Managemento Maintain integration risk registers, escalate blockers and critical risks, and track mitigation plans.
o Ensure compliance with sector-specific regulatory and quality standards (e.g., GxP, ISO 27001, HIPAA where applicable).
o Support audit-readiness and information governance activities related to the acquisition.
o Cross-Functional Collaboration
o Work closely with colleagues in Legal, HR, Product, Finance, and wider Technology & Security to ensure end-to-end integration success.
o Provide regular updates to executive stakeholders on progress, risks, and dependencies.
o Support post-integration reviews and continuous improvement efforts.Skills, Knowledge and Experience:Essential

o Proven experience in managing technology integration projects for corporate acquisitions, ideally with experience in software business acquisitions.
o Solid understanding of corporate IT systems (e.g., M365, endpoint management, identity, collaboration) and what migration of these systems involves.
o Familiarity with modern cloud-native product architectures (e.g., SaaS, microservices, CI/CD).
o Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
o Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels, including executives and technical teams.
o Understanding of information security, regulatory compliance, and data protection requirements in a healthcare or life sciences context.Desirableo Experience with integrating businesses operating under regulated software development (e.g., GxP, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 11).
o Familiarity with cloud cost optimisation, SaaS vendor evaluation, or technical due diligence.
o Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe).